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Canoe Beach (427 Nahant Rd)
4.5★ · 225 Google ratings · Nahant, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · about 2 spaces · free · fills up
Access
6am to 8:45pm
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Cost
Free
Water
68°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
10 ft range today
Length
700 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Canoe Beach (427 Nahant Rd)
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1Parking160 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2014–2026
Consider scuba diving conditions
One reviewer noted this is among the best scuba diving spots in Massachusetts, staying calm when other coastal.
Expect a rocky, not sandy beach
The shoreline consists primarily of rocks and pebbles with patches of sand between them.
Go for peaceful solitude
The parking restrictions keep crowds minimal, creating a calm, meditative atmosphere perfect for reflection.
Visit for sunset or stargazing
The ocean views and minimal light pollution make this ideal for evening photography or astronomy.
Plan parking before you go
Resident permit parking is enforced year-round, with ticketing and towing reported in summer months.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · fog
Water
68°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.4 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:05 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 427 Nahant Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Canoe Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Canoe Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Canoe Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Canoe Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
